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The discussion revolves around a personal anecdote related to singing a song titled "California Babylon" and an unusual sound experienced while doing so. Participants explore the nature of the sound, express their opinions on the thread's content, and reference historical figures like Thomas Jefferson in a humorous context.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a peculiar sound coming from their sinuses while singing, comparing it to chalk on a chalkboard.
  • Another participant clarifies that the sound was not typical and was more of a rasp from deep within the sinuses.
  • Some participants express disappointment regarding the lack of depth in the thread, with references to Thomas Jefferson and expectations of a more meaningful discussion.
  • There are differing opinions on the thread's value, with some finding it inventive while others deem it boring or trivial.
  • A suggestion is made to consider the thread as a form of poetry, leading to humorous comparisons to various types of poems.

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Participants generally disagree on the significance and interest level of the thread, with some finding it amusing or inventive while others view it as lacking substance. No consensus is reached regarding the overall value of the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying expectations for the thread, with some anticipating a more profound discussion based on the title, while others focus on the humorous aspects of the initial post.

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Well a minute ago I was singing a few lines of a song to myself--"California Babylon." It's a song that grows on you. But anyway, I looked it up on Google so I could post the lyrics here. But a funny thing happened...

I was singing "Three men standing and they love what they do.
You won't see it coming 'cause they want to surprise you
Consider it done, they're going to stand right by you
American punks don't care about you"

And I noticed that on the s's ("esses") a funny noise was coming from my sinuses. Kind of squeaky and scratchy, and reedy, a lot like chalk squeaking on a chalkboard. I held my nose and sang it again and there was no noise. Anyway. The noise is gone now.
 
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I should clarify: this was not a normal squeaky sound, which has happened to me before. It was a genuine rasp from deep inside my sinuses. Something like a lisp, only higher and farther in.
 
And i thought this was going to be some meaningful post with a reference to Thomas Jefferson in it. I should have known better.
 
I bet Thomas Jefferson once had a raspy nose.
 
See what i mean about boring threads? No offense intended.
 
Have you ever heard the song "California Babylon"?
 
nope. never tried singing it either. and surprise surprise i have never had that funny noise coming from my sinuses.
 
Andy said:
See what i mean about boring threads? No offense intended.


Yes, but generally its the neophytes that tenaciously post tons of trite tripe.
 
I thought it was rather inventive. From your own admission it surprised you.
 
  • #10
yea but there aint much to discuss is there
 
  • #11
What exactly is the point of this thread ? If you're worried about a growth in the sinuses (like a polyp, inflammatory or neoplastic), get a doctor to see you, preferably an ENT.

If you're just bragging, then hooray for you !
 
  • #12
franznietzsche said:
And i thought this was going to be some meaningful post with a reference to Thomas Jefferson in it. I should have known better.

BicycleTree said:
I thought it was rather inventive. From your own admission it surprised you.

If by surprised you mean disappointed me, then yes.
 
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BicycleTree said:
Well a minute ago I was singing a few lines of a song to myself--"California Babylon." It's a song that grows on you. But anyway, I looked it up on Google so I could post the lyrics here. But a funny thing happened...

I was singing "Three men standing and they love what they do.
You won't see it coming 'cause they want to surprise you
Consider it done, they're going to stand right by you
American punks don't care about you"

And I noticed that on the s's ("esses") a funny noise was coming from my sinuses. Kind of squeaky and scratchy, and reedy, a lot like chalk squeaking on a chalkboard. I held my nose and sang it again and there was no noise. Anyway. The noise is gone now.
How did you ever fail to kill the thread killer thread? :rolleyes:
 
  • #14
BobG said:
How did you ever fail to kill the thread killer thread? :rolleyes:

Cause I will never let it die unless I get to kill it.
 
  • #15
Calm down guys! You're going to hurt his feelings! :frown:
 
  • #16
Mk said:
Calm down guys! You're going to hurt his feelings! :frown:

How do you think I felt, seeing a reference to thomas jefferson in the title and expecting something reasonably profound or at least having major implications, I came in here and found this??
 
  • #17
Think of it as a poem.
 
  • #18
A Vogon poem ? Or a Paula Nancy Millstone Jennings work ? :smile:
 
  • #19
a 3 year olds poem, or for that matter one of my poems!
 
  • #20
Think of it as a Greek epic poem.
 

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